The Birthday Cake Thief
Vashti Hardy author Agnes Saccani illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:HarperCollins Publishers
Published:2nd Jan '25
Should be back in stock very soon
A brand-new series from bestselling author Vashti Hardy
Hana joins the Moonlight Mystery Agency to help Spark the bionic unicorn find her missing birthday cake in the first of an exciting new series from bestseller Vashti Hardy.
Hana joins the Moonlight Mystery Agency to help Spark the bionic unicorn find her missing birthday cake in the first of an exciting new series from bestseller Vashti Hardy.
Hana has always longed to have a pet of her own. So when a cat turns up at her bedroom window one night, she thinks her dream has come true. But Ace is no ordinary cat. He’s a detective cat who has come to invite Hana to join the Moonlight Mystery Agency, and that’s when the magical adventures begin!
Join Hana and Ace on their first mission to solve the mystery of Spark the bionic unicorn’s missing birthday cake!
"I know The Birthday Cake Thief is going to be adored by this younger audience – it contains Vashti’s trademark world-building brilliance, adorable characters and magic to sweep readers away … The Moonlight Mystery Agency is a series we are all going to sign up to join!" — Check 'Em Out Books, blog
"Absolutely iconic Vashti Hardy, this vibrant story is a fabulous combination of STEM, action-packed adventure, engaging mystery and family connection. A bionic unicorn and a cog bunny named Gearlop join Hana and her new friend, detective cat Ace on a journey full of kindness and fun." — Scope for Imagination, blog
"I absolutely adored this gorgeous mystery which has all the hallmarks of the author’s fantastic books for middle-grade readers: STEM references, encouraging empathy, magical world-building, steampunk, discovering new places and heart-warming messages of friendship, family bonds and kindness. I have no doubt many young readers will be secretly wishing for an invitation to join the Moonlight Mystery Agency!" — Book Craic, blog
"Kicks off the magical Moonlight Mystery Agency series with charm, adventure, and a sprinkle of mystery! … With Vashti Hardy’s signature world-building and lovable characters, this story is perfect for young readers who adore magic, friendship, and solving mysteries!" — Drawing on Books, blog
ISBN: 9780008680749
Dimensions: 168mm x 126mm x 12mm
Weight: 230g
104 pages